Fukushima Disaster Tests Mettle of Local Robot Makers

Despite being recognized as a world leader in robot design, Japan is playing catch-up to develop robots capable of dealing with the crippled nuclear power plant in Fukushima. Authorities have had to rely on American-made machines to assess the damage

http://www.kare11.com/video/2061132899001/1/Fukushima-Disaster-Tests-Mettle-of-Local-Robot-Makershttp://cdn.newslook.com/c6/c6f6160425769a100bc4cd40a66aa9d0/images/frame_0018.jpgFukushima Disaster Tests Mettle of Local Robot MakersDespite being recognized as a world leader in robot design, Japan is playing catch-up to develop robots capable of dealing with the crippled nuclear power plant in Fukushima. Authorities have had to rely on American-made machines to assess the damagehitachitechnologyFukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power PlantTOSBAMitsubishi Heavy IndustriesnewslookhitchLtd.MITHIJapantoshiba corporation03:09